Nine Out Of 10 Nurses Have Witnessed Dying Patients Stranded In Hospital
Nine out of 10 (94%) UK nurses say they have seen dying patients stranded in hospital as a result of delays in funding that would…
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Chief Rabbi Visits Didsbury Care Village
South Manchester’s only care village catering especially for the local Jewish community, and one of the first Jewish care villages in the UK, has been honoured with a visit from Ephraim Mirvis, Chief…
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Alcohol Misuse Linked To Increased Dementia Risk
French and Canadian researchers have investigated a link between chronic alcohol misuse in people admitted to French hospitals and their dementia risk. Scientists found that…
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Two Northamptonshire Care Homes Rated Outstanding By The Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Stone Cottage and Farm Cottage to be Outstanding overall following inspections in October….
Read more...Call For Determined Volunteers To Join Fight Against Dementia
Passionate volunteers across Derby and the neighbouring communities are being invited to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research…
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Care Home Residents Raise Over £800 For Dorset’s Blind People
Money raised by the residents of a Bournemouth care home will help blind and visually impaired people across Dorset. Colten Care’s Avon Cliff nominated Dorset Blind…
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Care England Granted Right To Intervene In Court Of Appeal Sleep-In Shift Case
The UK’s care sector has been thrown a lifeline as Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has won the…
Read more...Leading Research Charity Sees Strong Steps In Dementia Action Plan For Wales
The Welsh government has revealed their Dementia Action Plan for Wales 2018-2022. The report, which includes an outline for additional financial support and resources for…
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“Forget-Me-Not” Café Big Hit With Local Community
A care home in Durham is helping residents and members of the community with dementia to build up a support network thanks to its ‘Forget…
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Independent Survey To Assess Impact Of Sleep-In Pay Crisis On Future Of Social Care
New independent research launched today will assess how the nation’s care and support sectoris affected by an estimated £400m bill for sleep-in shifts back pay. Care providers are being urged to participate…
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Residents Have A Pawsome Time At Chinese New Year For Year Of The Dog
Wimbledon Beaumont welcomed the Year of the Dog with a day of celebration and activities, which were a delight for staff, residents, relatives and friends of…
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Wheels Set In Motion For A Mobility Solution On International Wheelchair Day
Lightweight foldable wheelchair delivers nimble accessibility For the tenth anniversary of International Wheelchair Day on Thursday 1 March, national charity The British Polio Fellowship is marking the positive…
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Approaches To Social Care Funding-Kings Fund Report
A working paper has been published by the Health Foundation and The King’s Fund on approaches to social care funding and the implications of different…
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Can Treatments For Arthritis Be Repurposed For Dementia?
New research suggests that drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of patients developing dementia. A team led by Professor Chris Edwards,…
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Dementia Project Reaches National Audience
A successful project in Essex that was found to benefit people with dementia and their carers is being presented at a national music therapy conference…
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